Kitchen Renovation & Addition in McLean, VA

The client requested a kitchen addition. The existing home was a basic builder’s model that backs up to a lush wooded area. Opening the kitchen and views to the natural beauty of the woods became a priority for the client.

CHECA Architects began by recreating the kitchen, adding a breakfast nook, a spacious curved deck and renovating the existing family room, entry stoop and foyer. We also renovated a second story bathroom and made improvements to the basement. The design of the kitchen addition with large windows along the new curved wall and the new relationship between the entry and family room produces openness, natural daylight, and an inspired connection to the natural environment outside. As always, improvements were made wherever possible to improve energy efficiency. The new kitchen is efficient, warm and bright.

The new deck and exterior stair were designed to minimize intrusion of the existing tree area. Centered on the exterior of the kitchen addition are rain chains directing water to a rain garden and creating a harmonious architectural landscape feature.